How low/high are deployment rates for 46S in the national guard?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:58:45 -0400

I would like to know how likely it is for a 46s (public affairs mass communication specialist) to deploy after AIT?

Additional question. if deploying is something to expect, how does this work for someone who enrolls to school and is at a 3-5 yr contract, can both be done at the same time?

And lastly, does going active national guard decrease/increase the chances of getting deployed in comparison to someone who works 1 weekend a month?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2021 7:06 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:06:14 -0400

Deploying with the National Guard isn't based on MOS it's based on your unit and if you choose to volunteer. I know units who have deployed detachments every 2 years like clockwork and units that haven't deployed in 11 years.

Luck of the draw, or you volunteer to jump on as excess or use Tour of Duty.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2021 8:47 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:47:04 -0400

The DoD dwell regulation is 4 to 1 do for every day mobilized for deployment you get 4 where you are protected from an involuntary mobilization. If you are mobilized for a year, you're protected for 4 years.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jul 22 at 2021 10:15 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:15:48 -0400

People are deployed by Unit not MOS. I would research the Units in your area to answer your question.

Response by SGT Chris Stephens made Jul 23 at 2021 5:33 PM

SGT Chris Stephens — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:33:28 -0400

So, I was a 46Q years ago, which was the pre-cursor to the 46S. I spent three years in the GA NG and it has everything to do with your unit's leadership. I had a 1SG who volunteered our unit for anything and everything. We did a few times in South Korea, went to GITMO and had so many 1- or 2-week missions in various places. So, it just depends on the unit.

As far as being able to do school while deployed, it all depends on where you're at. I was in an online masters program while I was deployed, and I was able to easily do my school work in addition to my job. It just depends on the program and the mission of the deployment.

Active NG is tough in public affairs. Those are highly sought-after positions, so the chances of that are very slim.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2021 11:19 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:19:54 -0400

Would anyone be able to speak to the active duty Army side of this? I am leaving for basic training at the end of august and will be 46S. I want to deploy as much as possible.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jul 25 at 2021 3:14 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:14:09 -0400

Your school will be the answer on deployments. Your unit won’t exempt you for school. Most colleges and Universities have a written policy for military service. See your academic advisor or veteran’s office on campus.